INFRARED HYBRID BLUE/RED LIGHT
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for 500 units of "INFRARED HYBRID BLUE/RED LIGHT" wearable personal safety lights. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The government requires commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) devices that provide both conspicuity and task-related illumination, meeting specific salient characteristics. Offers are due by May 14, 2026, at 02:00 PM (local time).
Scope of Work
This solicitation (FA461026Q0024) is for the procurement of 500 wearable personal safety lights, which must be single, integrated units. Key salient characteristics include:
- Illumination & Performance: 360-degree lighting visible up to 5 miles, a forward-facing work light, multiple user-selectable color combinations (including red, white, and blue, with up to 20 options), and special emergency modes (SOS, flashing red/blue pattern). Devices must also offer different brightness settings.
- User Controls: Independent light controls for different light arrays.
- Durability & Mounting: Waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, featuring a Quick & Secure Magnet Mounting System, and a hard mounting option with screws and tether.
- Power & Charging: Powered by a long-lasting rechargeable battery with fast-charging capability. The requirement specifies Guardian Angel brand name or equal salient characteristics. Delivery is required by June 05, 2026, to Vandenberg AFB, CA.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6210 (Indoor And Outdoor Electric Lighting Fixtures)
- NAICS Code: 335132 (600 employees size standard)
- Estimated Value: $55,000.00 (including options)
- Place of Performance: Lompoc, CA 93437
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 14, 2026, 02:00 PM (local time)
- Submission Method: Electronically to Ty Ryan (ty.ryan.2@spaceforce.mil) and Rick Porter (rick.porter.1@spaceforce.mil).
- Quote Requirements: A complete quote consists of two parts:
- Part I: Price Quote (SF 1449). Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
- Part II: Technical Submission (not to exceed five pages), demonstrating how the offered product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on "Technically Acceptable" and Price, with the Government awarding to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous (Best Value). The lowest-priced offer will be evaluated first for technical acceptability.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%).